I had the privilege to attend the first Somali lesson at the Bethel in London. A brother from Wales who can speak around 10 languages, Somali being one of them is Skyping with Bethel to teach a group in London the basics of Somali.
The method is fun and interactive. Luke had to stand in as the co coordinator as we had teething problems with the sound and quality of skype. Hayden the brother in Wales could hear us but we couldn't hear him.
Luke explained the principle of the method of teaching this way. When we remember a song we like its not because we have sat in front of the song lyrics and methodically learnt them. We liked the song, the beat and there fore picked it up and remembered it. Thats how we will be learning Somali. Sounds like fun.
I have also been invited to join then every Friday from California for the language group. Im so excited.
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| Naomi and Nat doing an Somali Introduction |
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| Our class with the folders that Luke made full of phrases for us to learn |
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| Naomi showcasing our folders |
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| Luke talking to Hayden on Skype |
That is certainly using technology to our advantage.
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